Theft in Washington October 5, 2015 Not all theft cases in Washington are treated the same. The Revised Code of Washington defines theft as “wrongfully obtaining or exerting unauthorized control over the property or services of another or the value thereof with the intent to deprive of such property or services.” RCW 9A.56.020. The theft penalties vary depending on the value… Read More
Extortion in the State of Washington October 2, 2015 What is extortion? The Revised Code of Washington states that “Extortion means knowingly to obtain or attempt to obtain by threat property or services of the owner, and specifically includes sexual favors.” RCW 9A.56.110. Extortion has different degrees of punishment, based upon the type of threat made. A Washington criminal defense attorney can explain in… Read More
Arson and Criminal Damages in Washington September 29, 2015 Arson is the act of deliberately setting a fire with intent to destroy property. Although most arson cases concern setting fire to buildings, it can also be charged if, for intense, someone deliberately burns forest land. Arson may be charged in three degrees. Both the intent and result of the crime determine the charge and… Read More
Why Choose the Nahajski Law Firm? September 6, 2015 Unfortunately, good people find themselves facing difficult circumstances as the result of being accused of a crime. Not only can this have a direct impact on one’s freedom, but also cause great harm to their reputation. To win a criminal case as a defendant, it takes a combination of experience and aggressive tactics from a… Read More
What Does Domestic Abuse Mean? September 5, 2015 Domestic abuse is another term for domestic violence. The term describes a group of intentionally harmful events that can occur inside of a household. Domestic abuse usually occurs between spouses, partners or parents and children who share the same dwelling. However, the abuse can extend to former partners and non-custodial parents long after their relationships… Read More
Sexual Assault vs. Sexual Harassment September 4, 2015 Whether it’s the workplace, school, or any other numerous situations people encounter each day, the sad fact is that sexual assault and sexual harassment takes place in these and many other places on a daily basis. While affecting a growing number of men, the vast majority of cases involving either of these events centers around… Read More
Kids and Second Chances September 3, 2015 “Forgive and Forget.” We have all heard these words. However, for some children who already have records, the past is something that constantly follows them, or becomes a part of them. Everyone is born with the potential to achieve greatness. However, when a child adopts a problematic trait or persona introduced by an adult, he… Read More
How an Experienced Attorney can Save Your Child’s Future September 2, 2015 When a child is suspected of being involved in a criminal activity, he or she may be charged with breaking the law. This is a very emotional time for families who are trying to learn the truth for themselves about what happened. They also want to hold their child accountable while ensuring the child’s charges… Read More
First Time Drug Offense Consequences September 1, 2015 Getting busted for drug use can be pretty scary, especially for teenagers. Unfortunately, drug use has increased in some parts of the country, raising the risk of users being caught and charged with a criminal offense. Depending on a variety of circumstances, first-time offenders may receive a range of consequences that could include mandated rehab,… Read More
Driving Slightly Buzzed vs Driving Drunk August 31, 2015 Even a single DUI conviction could result in thousands of dollars in fees and years of additional consequences. This has many drivers wondering exactly what the laws are regarding DUIs and how they can lower their sentence or have the case thrown out entirely. For these drivers, here is a look at the legal distinctions… Read More